Nelson Mandela took the long view of his country and world, as does this photo from the space station.
Published Dec 15, 2013
Originally named the Cape of Storms, it was later renamed to Good Hope in order to attract more people to the Cape Sea Route.
Published Aug 18, 2019
Hot, dry weather from January through March 2007 wilted crops in southern Africa. The impact of the drought on vegetation throughout southern Africa is illustrated in this image.
Published Apr 14, 2007
This photo-like image of South Africa on April 12, 2010, shows the rugged cliffs of the continent-spanning Great Escarpment.
Published Apr 24, 2010
Warm and cool ocean currents collide near South Africa’s Cape Agulhas and Cape of Good Hope.
Published Jan 27, 2017
Ferocious winds and huge waves have long made it perilous to navigate around the southernmost tip of South America.
Published Dec 24, 2017
This vegetation index image shows how drought limited plant growth in southern Russia between June 26 and July 11, 2010.
Published Jul 24, 2010
